The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-01-22
The Usual Order of References Is Observed
Without Incident, but with No Loss of In
terest or Indication of All Early Result.
Both Houses Preparing the Way for Con-
siderable Important Legislation.
Discussion of the Mcdonald Orphan Home Bill
How 1t Is Proposed to Organize an APP
pellate Contributes of Minor Matters
THE JOINT CONVENTION.

Senator
There was an interchange Of condolences among
party leaders previous to the meeting of the
joint convention yesterday. The Democrats had
very vital question to consider-that of pro-
curing the one vote necessary to give Turpie 76.
Representative Robinson, of course was the
missing factor. Although his Democratic breth-
rem among themselves denounce him for all DO
litcal sins conceivable, they still keep harasslng
him with appeals, and arguments, and promises
1t was after morning of this kind of work
that the Democrats came into the joint conven-
ton. 1t had been decided, though, to keep vot-
ing as late as possible. with the expectation of
something occurring to their advantage. The
Republicans had forewarning of this purpose,
and were prepared to meet it. Rumors were
more prolific than at any time since the joint
taloting began. Public curiosity again became
lively, yet there was nothing tangible to war
rant any conclusion that for q long
series Of ballots the vote would
remain IN any other condition than
as first announced. However, the crowd was as
great as on any day, and the call of Senators
and members running along with the monoton-
Gus responses attracted an unwavering atten-
tion The convention, orderly and decorous as
1t was, had every nerve strung to the highest
tension 1t was in shape for panic on the
slightest provocation, and had the scheme of
few to suddenly vote for Governor GRAY, as it
has been truthfully described, come to the sur
face there would have been bedlam in the Dem
ocratic ranks. There was another possibility
dreaded by the Turpie men. the springing of an
obscure member of their party, also favored by
Robinson. While they were anxious to con-
tinue the balloting throughout the afternoon
they did not know what to expect-dsaster or
the reverse. They were ready for madness or
JOY, and were willing to take the course of
blind chance, no matter what it brought.
Itwas high noon when the Senators came into
the House, and in minute or two the usual
form Of opening was observed, Senator Smith
having still further moderated his tone In
performing that service. He presided
over the calling Of the roll of the Senate, and
while it was common knowledge to those imme-
diately interested that not Senator failed to
answer his name, the opposing parties seemed
relieved at the official announcements thereon
Speaker Sayre ordered the call of the House.
and, when in conclusion. he said, "Al are pres
eDt but Mr.. Worrall," the Democrats were for a
moment dsmayed. 1t was a release from an
appalling condition when came from all parts of
is here" IF that is So" quietly remarked the
Speaker, me will be marked present." The
irsaesl. of the roll in voting occurred, giving
Harrison II, Turpie TO- and Allen A. Interest
conferred about Robinson, and the call Of his
name was waited with perfect stiffness He
voted for Allen, and the Democrats knew their
contest to be hopeless for that day at least.
At the announcement of the vote Senator
Houstcc moved that the convention adjourn
The Democrats were ready in opposing it.
and Representative Mackey also joined
in the request for the yeas and
nays. Speaker Sayre ruled that the yeas and
nays on - motion to adjourn were out of order
unless the question cannot be settled by any
other method The Democrats a dozen of them
rising to their feet demanded division. On
count the motion to adjourn was defeated by 70
to IS, Representatives Gates and Glover not vot-
ing. Repres tative Gardiner then moved that
when the convention adjourns it will be to Mon
day noon. Representative Gordon raised the
point OF order that this could not be done consti
tutionally unless both houses had been adjourned
until that time. 1t possible it would not be
legal, even then, for the United States Statutes
requires the joint convention to sit from day to
day until Senator is elected The motion was
Withdrawn and second ballot had with the
same result During this call Judge Turpie ap-
peared in the lobby, unattended, and quietly
passed behind the crowd to the Senator'S side
Senator winters made motion to adjourn. !
which prevailed, the Democrats opposing it.
Representative Jewett. to get the expression
OF both houses on the matter, opened the way
for a concurrent resolution to reach the Senate
for immediate action on the question of ad iourn-
Ing the Senate until Monday. Representative
Gardiner introduced the resolution in the House.
1t was adopted by 81 yeas to "A navs bur ten
Democrats and three Republicans opposing it in
the Senate defeated it, SO the joint convention
will be held to- day.